Words And Phrases To Learn To Sound Like A Native Idahoan
Idaho has some unique language quirks. If you want to sound like a native Idahoan, you may want to learn these words and phrases. I bet people would be surprised to know that you were from out of state if you used this lingo.
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Up South
When you're going "Up South" you are likely going up into the South Hills. Some people find this weird but here it is pretty normal.
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"I Bleed Blue"
That is what you say if you love the Boise State Broncos. And it is a nod to the iconic blue football field at BSU.
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"Can I get Fry Sauce"
Fry sauce is like gold. It can go on everything and it is a delicious mix of ketchup and mayo.
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Finger Steaks
People in Idaho love their finger steaks. Think of a chicken finger only made out of steak and you dip it in fry sauce or cocktail sauce.
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Jockey box
Also known as the glove box or glove compartment. I had never heard of this until I moved to Idaho
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Creek (crick) vs Creek (creek)
There are two different types of creeks. A creek (crick) is smaller, a creek is larger.
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Twinkie Flats
The lovable nickname for Twin Falls. No idea where it came from but it stuck.
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Caddywampus
When things are just slightly off, maybe crooked or just slightly off.
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Whistle Pig or Rock Chuck
It is a marmot that lives all over the place. They are considered vermin and they are like a huge prairie dog.
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Snowmagedon
That really rough winter that we got a few years ago. People were snowed into their homes and it led to a lot of flooding later in the year. We call it Snowmagedon